👉 The term "marais" is a French word that refers to the area or region around a river, lake, or other body of water. It is often used in urban planning and design contexts to describe the type of land use that exists within a given area, such as residential areas, commercial districts, or industrial zones. The term "marais" was first introduced by French architect Jean-François Millet in his 1867 book "The City of Paris," which describes
